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Please bring a photo ID, current insurance cards, glasses, contact lenses and cases, medication list, and any helpful prior eye records.

If you are unsure, choose the option that best matches your main goal or call the clinic at (470) 440-4099. The team can help you select the right starting point.

Yes. Scleral lenses, keratoconus care, post-surgical vision care, and Ortho-K/CRT lens consultations each begin with a detailed evaluation and individualized measurements.

Yes. Use the live scheduler to request a comprehensive dry eye evaluation. Your evaluation determines the right care plan and whether advanced treatment is appropriate.

For most patients, yes. Although scleral lenses are larger than traditional contacts, they rest on the sclera, which has fewer nerve endings than the cornea. Most patients adapt after a brief adjustment period, though comfort varies from person to person and the fit is refined at follow-up visits.

For many patients, yes. Scleral lenses are considered one of the most effective non-surgical options for keratoconus because they create a smooth optical surface over the irregular cornea, often providing clearer vision than glasses or soft contact lenses.

That can often be improved. Some patients continue to experience ghosting, halos, glare, or starbursts despite seeing 20/20 in scleral lenses. These symptoms may be caused by higher-order aberrations. We can measure these distortions with OVITZ wavefront technology and determine whether further lens or optical customization may improve your vision.

Coverage varies depending on your medical diagnosis and insurance plan. Our team will review your benefits and discuss any available coverage before beginning treatment.

Corneal surgery reshapes the eye, but it can leave a surface that is difficult to correct with an ordinary prescription. Even small irregularities in that surface can scatter light and cause glare, halos, or fluctuating clarity — especially at night.

Sometimes glasses help, but they cannot correct an irregular corneal surface the way a specialty contact lens can. Corneal mapping shows exactly where the shape varies, which helps determine whether glasses, a specialty lens, or another approach is the better fit.

For most post-surgical eyes, yes. Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye, so they do not press on the surgical site, and they are commonly used after LASIK, RK, and corneal transplant. Dr. Nim will review your surgical history and eye health to confirm they are appropriate for you.

It depends on your procedure and healing timeline. If your vision has stabilized but you're still experiencing glare, halos, or fluctuating clarity, it's reasonable to schedule an evaluation — Dr. Nim will review your surgical history and current symptoms to determine next steps.

Ortho-K has a good safety record when lenses are properly fitted, cleaned, and monitored. Like any overnight contact lens wear, it carries a small risk of eye infection, which is why lens hygiene and scheduled check-ups of corneal health, lens fit, and response are essential.

Ortho-K lenses are FDA-approved for temporarily correcting nearsightedness during the day. Using them to help slow the progression of myopia in children is widely practiced and supported by research, but in the U.S. it is considered off-label use. Dr. Nim will explain the evidence, the alternatives, and what to expect for your child.

There isn't a strict minimum age — candidacy depends on eye health, prescription, and whether your child can reliably handle lens insertion, removal, and care with adult supervision. Many families start Ortho-K in the school-age years as part of a myopia management plan.

The effect is temporary. If you stop wearing the lenses consistently, the cornea gradually returns toward its original shape and your uncorrected vision returns to how it was before treatment.

Coverage varies by plan, and Ortho-K is sometimes considered elective. Our team will review your specific benefits and discuss the costs involved before you begin treatment.

Dry eye can involve tear production, gland function, inflammation, eyelid health, medications, screen use, prior surgery, and more. Your evaluation helps identify the contributors that matter most for you.

Yes. Dry-eye symptoms can occur after eye surgery such as LASIK and alongside certain autoimmune conditions. Tell the team about your surgical and health history so it can inform your evaluation.

For appropriate patients, a scleral lens can hold a fluid reservoir over the cornea and may support comfort. Your evaluation determines whether it fits your needs.

No. You only need to describe what your eyes feel like and when symptoms are most noticeable. The evaluation is designed to make the next step clearer.